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Ability Works Australia

About Us

'Ability Works (AW's) vision is to provide long term employment to members of the community with a disability and people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Our social mission is to provide "Purpose, pride and belonging through inclusive employment".

Since 1963, AW has been providing tailored support and employment, across a portfolio of work lines/products, that include Wire & Metal Fabrication (welding, temporary fence repair and a range of bespoke products), Packing and Assembly, Document Scanning and Management, Mailroom services, Pick, Pack & Despatch and Inclusive Design consulting. AW support includes the configuration of machinery, process aids and the provision of specialised training, to address the needs and safety of employees.

Sustainability Goal

Financial Goal
Environmental Goal
Employment Goal

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

PACK & REWORK

Our Team

Sue Boyce

Chief Executive Officer

Sue’s experience spans 10 years in public health which includes 2 years with the United Nations High...

Kannan Nair

Chief Operating Officer

Kannan is an engineer and an accountant (CPA) with a MBA and Commercial Law Masters. His 20+...

Leon Gairns

Engineering Operations Manager

Wendy Bezzina

General Manager

Services

Job & Employment Services

Job & Employment Services

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

INCLUSIVE DESIGN

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

PACK & REWORK

PACK & REWORK

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

CUSTOMISED EMPLOYMENT

CUSTOMISED EMPLOYMENT

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

WIRE & METAL FABRICATION

WIRE & METAL FABRICATION

At Ability Works Australia, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to secure a job. A job with us is more than just income. It is a chance to create a circle of friends, have a sense of belonging, with something to look forward to each day – all within a structured and supportive environment.

Capability

Previous Projects

Project: Hansen Yuncken - Barwon Prison

Value: 50,000

Year: 2023

Insurances Held & Value

Professional Indemnity: $5M

Public Liability: $20M

Industry Certifications
  • Fire Protection Association Australia Member
  • National Electrical & Communications Association Member
Insurances Held & Value

Professional Indemnity: $5M

Public Liability: $20M

Industry Certifications
  • Fire Protection Association Australia Member
  • National Electrical & Communications Association Member

Capacity

Locations

National, Metro & Regional

IServices
  • Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems
  • Data, ICT and Procurement Management
  • Electrical Test and Tagging
  • OHS Consulting
  • Environmental - PFAS Remediation

Delivery

Shipping Processing Time

In stock item next day delivery (Order prior to 10am)

Order Size

Minimum: Contact Us

Maximum: Contact Us

Order Size

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Maximum: Contact Us

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Frequently Asked Questions

Making changes to an order Terms for refunds and exchange Reoccurring orders

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Community Return

Education for Remote Indigenous Communities

Employment

Sustainability

We work in partnership with remote First Nations communities to ensure their young people have the best outcomes and opportunities through education and lifelong learning.

All Reviews (320)
JHG
Project: Metro Tunnel

Product is exactly as described, prompt and efficient
delivery

Hansen Yunken
Project: Barwon Prison

Ordered in bulk and received product 1 week ahead of
schedule. Thanks Fire & Test Australasia

Sungrow
Project: Derby Solar Farm

Wide range of fire and fire PPE and ability to
deliver to remote areas next day

Vortex
Project: City of Ballarat

Excellent service and a wide variety of products.
Great job!

Seller Location

Emotions

Member Since 2022 | Total Products 200 |

Service Area: National

John B

Job Seeker

  • Experience: Placement Laing O’Rourke Civil Team 2 months
  • Education: Bachelor of Construction Management
  • Tickets: White Card
  • License's: Yes Car Full Unrestricted
  • Car: Yes
  • Location: Dandenong
  • Looking for: Traineeship, Entry Level Graduate Role, Contracts Administration
  • Availability: Now
  • Request My CV: Contact Me
  • Request an Interview: Contact Me

About Me

Recent graduate Bachelor Construction Management seeking an entry level role, traineeship or cadetship in the construction sector. I am a quick learner looking for an opportunity with a progressive organization

Kate L

Job Seeker

  • Experience: Traffic Management Altus 3 months
  • Education: Certificate II in Building & Construction
  • Tickets: White Card, Forklift Licence, Working at Heights
  • License's: Yes Car Probationary
  • Car: Yes
  • Location: Yarraville
  • Looking for: Apprenticeship 1st year Carpentry,
  • Availability: Now
  • Request My CV: Contact Me
  • Request an Interview: Contact Me

About Me

Recently completed my Certificate II In Building & Construction looking for a first year apprenticeship in Carpentry. Western Suburbs

Josh N

Job Seeker

  • Experience: Graduate IT role Jacobs and Monash University Project Manager
  • Education: Diploma of IT & Systems
  • Tickets: N/A
  • License's: Yes Car Full Unrestricted
  • Car: Yes
  • Location: Malvern
  • Looking for: IT support, Project Management, Open to opportunities
  • Availability: Now
  • Request My CV: Contact Me
  • Request an Interview: Contact Me

About Me

Recently completed a contract with Swinburne University as a IT Project Manager looking for a long term or gig role. Ready

Environmental & Sustainable Content

Recycled
Content
UNSDG 12

Product
Stewardship
UNSDG 12

Total UNSDG's
Achieved
UNSDG COMPLIANCE

Renewable
Energy
UN SDG 7

Stages of
circularity
UNSDG 12

Certifications
Obtained
UNSDG 11

5
T

8
kg

10
UNSDGs

0.5
KWh

3
Cert.

120
Deg

Sustainable Materials

100%
Sustainable

Bamboo
Recycled Packaging

Local Content

87%

Local Content
/Australia & New Zealand
Overseas Content

N - Workforce Hrs by New Employees

R - Workforce Hrs by Retained Employees

1,494

Local
Workforce

N: 0 R: 166

Victorian

Building Equality
Policy Hrs

N: 83

Victorians

New Employee Hrs
For Other Roles

N: 0 R: 0

Victorian

Cadet
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 6

Victorian

Intern
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 166

Victorian

Apprentice
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 0

Victorians

Progression
into New Role

0

Outside Victorian

Total Workforce
Hrs

N: 0 R: 0

Outside Victorian

Building Equality
Policy Hrs

N: 0

Outside Victorian

New Employee Hrs
For Other Roles

N: 0 R: 0

Outside Victorian

Cadet
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 0

Outside Victorian

Intern
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 0

Outside Victorian

Apprentice
Workforce Hrs

N: 0 R: 0

Outside Victorian

Progression
into New Role